Details for Christ and Salvation

Is it an oxymoron (contradiction) to claim that Jesus is both human and divine? How do we make sense of Jesus’ death on the cross? Is the resurrection something that can be believed in this modern scientific era? These are the sort of questions addressed in this unit, which intends to provide students with the opportunity to explore central elements of Christian faith. It explores what has traditionally been labelled the “person” and “work” of Jesus, i.e. who is he and what did he do for us? In answering these questions, students are encouraged to reflect on both the ancient traditions of the bible and early church and, further, to discuss the significance of Jesus Christ for contemporary Christian life and thought.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: THE202
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Adam Dodds

Prerequisites

The following courses are prerequisites:

THE101—Christian Worldview

Awards offering Christ and Salvation

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

This subject is designed to provide students with an understanding of the biblical basis and the historical and modern formulations of the person and work of Jesus Christ, and to explore these in the light of contemporary Christian life and thought.

Outcomes

Examine the development of early Christology through to the Chalcedonian definition;
Assess the meaning of personal participation in Christ’s atonement;
Critically analyse the primary theories and metaphors of atonement;
Interpret the contributions to Christology of key theologians.

Subject Content

Biblical Foundations for Christology
The Quests for the Historical Christ
Christologies from above and below
Christology and the Early Period
From Nicea to Chalcedon
Atonement Metaphors
Justification: Luther, Calvin and Other Perspectives
The Final Destiny of the Unevangelised
Barth & Bonhoeffer
Kenotic Christology and Moltmann
Spirit Christology
Feminist and Liberation Theology Christologies
The Ongoing Priesthood of Christ

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to Face (onsite)
Distance/E-learning (online)
Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Forums (20%)
Major Essay (50%)
Field Report (30%)

Prescribed Text

Primary readings provided

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